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K309 BWL

1993 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

156,904 mi
Last recorded156,904 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Probe95,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK309 BWL
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 156,904 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 156,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 156,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 156,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Probe?

Based on 68,773 MOT tests across 11,550 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
3,995
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,961
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,508
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,616
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,033
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K309 BWL is a 1993 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1993 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.0% with a typical mileage of 95,910 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Probe fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 6,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K309 BWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Probe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K309 BWL registered?

K309 BWL is a 1993 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K309 BWL safe to buy?

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